Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. If you’ve ever watched Jon Rahm play golf, you’ll know that he has a unique swing. With ...

Watching the pros around the greens, you might be fooled into thinking these delicate little short-game shots are easy to execute. But if you’ve hit them? You know these shots are rarely as easy as ...

From Jon Rahm’s unique short backswing to simple setup tweaks and advanced biomechanical insights, mastering golf swing mechanics can transform your game. Understanding body movement, hand positioning ...

Here’s a fact: If your golf swing doesn’t start right, there’s a high probability that your result will be poor. Unfortunately, most amateur and beginner golfers ignore this simple rule, and focus on ...

If you’ve ever watched Jon Rahm play golf, you’ll know that he has a unique swing. With an extremely bowed wrist and short backswing, his move is hard to miss. But while his swing may look unorthodox, ...